Yearly Archives: 2016

I believe that the most important thing in life is being with the ones that you love. Twisted Mirrors. That was the first phrase that came to my mind when I read my old blog post compared to the one that I am about to compose. My old blog post was full of the horrific…

I’m so in love with life… So in love with life. After the most emotional and ill three weeks, I am constantly thinking about how much I love this life. Three weeks ago began one of the more scary periods for my family, friends, and myself. We were working on a Prednisone taper and had…

This time of the year marks the anniversary of so many things… I like to think it is the milestone marking an anniversary of strength, hope, and perseverance. It marks a year of my family and I uniting as a group of love. Supporting each other. A year of my community rallying behind us. A…

October has been another month full of uphill battles, tears, bits of victory, and trying to find the joy in things. It has brought the beautiful fall weather and colors, but has also landed me in the hospital two times to get my diseases under control. It has brought me more time with friends and…

Bittersweet I have been home now for a little over a week. Being home has been very nice. Its been a massive amount of adjusting and organizing supplies. We have been doing lots of practice with my new medical needs and requirements. We are very thankful for the UW Home Health Nurses and their consistent…

Blessing I have been told that it “takes a village” my whole life. I’ve been raised to think that “the more the merrier”… As I have grown up and become a young woman I can personally account that those phrases are not enough to describe the beauty I have encountered in the recent months. I…

Be patient and good vibes only… That has been the mentality that has allowed me to survive his past week. It has been honestly a hard, hard, hard week. But we made it! On Monday September 12 I underwent my three hour surgery to get my ileostomy. As it was mentioned in the last post,…

“The hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles” Christopher Reeve Isabelle is resting comfortably after her three hour surgery today. The team at CHW was amazing today. Really on their A Game, as usual. Dr. Arca was flawless in her surgery and Isabelle…

“Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well’”- Matthew 9:22… Card from my sweet friend Ciara As I currently attempt to do this post I am resting in my hospital bed with my heating pad surrounded my momma and my aunt. We are focusing…

Small Taste of Freedom I love my home. I am a homebody, and I am passionate about being one. I love being able to enclose myself with a blanket and watch a good movie. I simply love home. I am currently home for a beautiful weekend pass. I get to spend some much needed time…